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DESIGNER NAME: Tomasz Donocik BACKGROUND: Tomasz was born in Poland, grew up in Austria and moved to the UK to study. He studied at Central Saint Martins and completed his Masters at the Royal Academy of Art. After graduating he worked for internationally-renowned jeweller Stephen Webster. SIGNATURES: "I use the motif of the star quite often but I think it's my repetition of forms that is my signature. Leather, quilting and studding with silver or precious stones is a recurring method that I use. The bracelets in particular use studding and stars in a pattern to create a dramatic look." TRADEMARK PIECE: "This tends to change as I design more pieces. To start with, it was my Chesterfield bangle, then the star bracelets. As the collections evolve and new people are introduced to my brand it becomes hard to pinpoint one particular piece that is a trademark. The jewellery is edgy and appeals to a diverse range of people, some people like the leather pieces and for others, it's diamonds all the way!" THE COLLECTION: "The Resort Collection: inspired by the vibrancy of the tropics. The Resort bracelets comprise of luxurious leathers in colours such as peach, mint, Pagoda blue and lavender set against the contrasting fire of precious stones. Sparkling between the stars are rows of diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies making it the first every day luxury collection." WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT? "I love my couture pieces such as the Hornbill ring or my mens croco cufflinks." IF YOU COULD DRESS ANYONE, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY? "Our men's silver jewellery has adorned Russell Brand; it suits his edgy style and bold character. I would love to dress Jennifer Lawrence in my fine ladies jewellery."
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4 All-in-all, this is a very enjoyable gamePosted: 24/01/2011Ive read mixed reviews about mafia II, therefore waited until a drop in price before rushing out to buy it.So, is it as bad as some make out? I would have to say a big NO! However, right from the onset you do have to realise this is not a remake of the first game. There are several references throughout but its a different city, with different characters and set around 20 years later.So, the bad points.Its not long enough; missions and subsequently the game is over far too quickly. This leaves you with the feeling the game was rushed towards the end.To begin with, you find yourself thrust straight into playing an early part of his life, which is a little pointless. Its not long enough to work as training and therefore could have been taken care of quite easily with a cut scene. God knows one more at the beginning would not have made that much difference, Though I felt like it had been added at the last minute to bulk-out the game play.Next the controls; There are simply too many keys to remember; it feels like Ive stepped back 10 years and is just bad design. And on the subject of controls; one of my favourite things in the original game was to drive using a game pad, configured to my own taste. However, in Mafia II there is simply no scope for game controllers configuration. Come-on guys, I was playing PC games back in the late 90s that allowed you to configure your joypad.Too many cut scenes early in the game. At the very beginning the cut scenes take up more time than game play. Though all other faults pale when it comes to the one complaint that Ive read time and time again. No free ride option. This sucks!Good points; and yes there are many.I have to begin with the city. The city is one of the most atmospheric Ive ever seen, especially early in the game during the winter missions. The amount of time and effort that has gone into this boggles the mind. Unlike the old Mafia, there is very little repetition, you actually feel like you are driving around an east Coats US city of the 40s and 50s. I just want to load the game and simply explore. Oh wait, I cant as there is no free ride.The cars. I am a huge fan of old American cars and Mafia has never let me down. Weve moved from the 20s and 30s into the 40s and 50s and with it comes some of Detroits finest.I also have to mention the diversity. This is something the designers have obviously paid a great deal of attention too. As you move from the more affluent side of the city into the poorer and more industrial areas there appears to be a shift in the type of traffic you see. Now this is a really nice touch as the lack of variation was a complaint I often read levelled against the original game. Another aspect of driving which impressed me is the various speeds at which different vehicles are travelling. This is further enhanced by speed variations within the city and freeway systems. Something else which appeals is that there are radios to be found in the cars.You can choose your own station to listen to as you drive; music is period but varied and does change as you progress through the games timeline. There are some throwbacks to the original game but the move is towards music of the 40s and 50s. Though Im not a fan of Rock and Roll, it does make for an authentic backdrop. In addition to which are the DJs banter and radio commercials all add to the atmosphere of the game.All in all, this is a very enjoyable game. Its not bug or irritation free, but there are some genuinely nice features and surprises along the way.
5 One of the gaming worlds best kept secrets€Posted: 16/12/2009This has to be amongst my all time favourite series of games.I was given Thief, The dark Project as a birthday gift many years ago, and at first, just didn't fancy it at all. It was therefore relegated to a shelf and forgotten about. Until that is one weekend I was feeling ill. I had nothing new left to play so reluctantly, loaded it up.All I can say is what a fool I was. That is, leaving it sitting there for such a long time. What can I say, Instantly, I was hooked!Aptly labelled, 'First Person Sneaker' this game takes you into the world of stealth, where all out assaults will see you lying in a bloodied heap. There is just something about sneaking around, right under someone's nose that is so appealing.Yes, by today's standards the graphics are dated, but don't let this put you off. The Thief series contains some of the must memorable and engaging environments I have ever encountered. Even more so given the mythical time period in which this game is set. With a combination of the medieval and Victorian world you will often find yourself just wandering around looking at stuff. But it's the stealth which really makes these games.Sitting in a shadow may not sound like much fun, but don't be fooled. Sit, watching and waiting for your chance to blackjack someone, not knowing if they will see you, is very addictive indeed. Furthermore, once you venture out of the city and into the more barren locations, there is this sense of being truly alone.And there is more! The environments are truly immersive; this is not your typical linear game; each new level and environment offering numerous variations in how it can be traversed and tasks completed. Which makes for a very enjoyable experience as it allows you to return and play these games time and time again; each visit discovering something new.Thankfully, the creators didn't take the rout of the continuously sporning enemy. Rather, there are set numbers in each level which can be dealt with as you see fit. Though don't be fooled into thinking that they are all easy to deal with, or find for that. Nope, some are hidden within the depths of each level, and only true exploration can yield their location and the goodies which they often defend. Furthermore, as the difficulty settings go up, so do the tasks. Yes, you are there to make money for yourself, it is called 'Thief' after all!Each environment has its treasures, some easily located, others requiring skill and patience. Not to mention, at higher difficulty settings, you are no longer allowed to kill none combatants, who, if seen by, will run off to find the nearest gaud.Thief 2 and 3 both continue along these well though out lines, encompassing huge story arches which reach across all three games.The Thief series has to be one of the best kept secrets in the gamming worlds. So go on, give them a go, you know you are just dying to sneek up behind someone and blackjack them for their gold. Mwhahaha.
4 One of my all-time FavouritesPosted: 16/12/2009As we head toward 2010 I would have to still place this game within my top 5 of all time favourites. Graphics are good and game play excellent. However, I haven't given it the highest rating because it does have its flaws.Later levels do become somewhat linear and can be tedious. The expanses within the early parts of the game give way to more linear and less explorable environments which is a shame. Part of the early enjoyment in this game is the many ways in which you can traverse the landscape.I do however like the ability to sneak, rather than the usual, all guns blazing approach. And I feel Far Cry set new standards in this area which was at that time a refreshing change. Enemy AI is pretty good, and the creatures still send a chill down my spine.Ironically, many people who first played this game back in 2004 will never have seen it at its best as its only been in recent years that we have seen affordable PC's which can run this game at its higher detail levels.Overall, this is a must have game for any FPS fan.
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2 Okay as a budget buy!Posted: 20/11/2009I recently purchased this game after reading a top 10 list of survival horror games for the PC.First impressions were not good. It took almost 3 hours of patch tracing and installing before it would run under Vista, even after which, I was left with an annoying sound glitch. Though I eventual give up and loaded to an XP machine which still required patching. Okay that out of the way, and several days game play in hand.This game was released in 2006 yet feels somewhat older. Gaming is nothing out of the ordinary which is okay. However overall, the graphics, although acceptable, are not as good as many online reviews led me to believe. Especially when you consider that this came almost two years after Half Life 2, Far Cry, The Chronicles of Riddick, Unreal Tournament 2004, Doom 3 etc.Character animation is average and AI is reasonable, although the creatures never really instill any fear or trepidation. For the most part they are quite easy to avoid and lack that certain fear factor.The overall environments feel as if they belong in something from around 2002-3. The landscapes vary; some appear quite extensive while others are very linear and restrictive. Yet, overall you don't really feel this unless you like to explore. Rather than running into the old school invisible wall, you often hit high radiation areas which eventually will kill you. These I feel are a nice touch and do distract from some of the more linear aspects of the game, but isn't quite enough.Yes there are other nice effects but it just doesn't have that quality feel; rather, I cannot shake this sense that it was produced on a very tight budget. And forget technical support. If you can look past its failings and get it to run, then I'd say its an enjoyable, but forgettable romp. Story line and character interaction is mostly okayOverall an okay budget title, however, I would have been very upset back in 06 if I had paid the full retail price for this game.
4 Tomb Raider Underworld, a worthy successor to the name.Posted: 20/11/2009It's safe to say I wasn't counting down the days to the release of this game. Recent years have seen some very disappointing outings for Lara, yet, after playing the demo, I was somewhat optimistic. First impressions where wow, it looks stunning. Then came a huge surprise. This is the first Tomb Raider game that's come along in years that I have not wanted to stop playing. The graphics and environments are stunning, puzzles are well thought out and interesting. However, it does require a good graphics card to see it at its best.BAD POINTS: The control system could be better. Lara has some irritating quirks left over from games of old. The motorcycle controls and physics feel antiquated which is a shame because other games cracked these years ago. And the combat is very dated. I doubt there was any real thought given to the AI programming.The game is very linear. This isn't an issue to begin with but leaves little scope for playing the game differently a second time around. Although, Tomb Raider Underworld is not unique in this.GOOD POINTS: Tomb Raider has always been about the adventure, exploring and puzzle solving and you will not be disappointed. The settings are well thought out and you will find yourself just wandering around looking at stuff. TAKE YOUR TIME. Crystal Dynamics have captured so much of what made the very first Tomb Raider so addictive. You feel like you are immersed in these worlds, rather than playing the role of a spectator.IN SHORT: Beautifully rendered game with so very nice touches. Interesting characters and a good plot line. Some irritating quirks which really shouldn't be present in a game these days. HOWEVER, Don't let any of this put you off. Crystal Dynamic's have done an excellent job in breathing new life into Lara, and Tomb Raider Underworld is worthy successor to the name.Lets hope this is not the last adventure we see.
3 Close, but not quitePosted: 04/07/2007When the news broke about the remake, well, what can I say? I loved the original; it was the game, which brought me back into gaming. Therefore, a remake, modern graphic and technology, how could it fail?Well, I replayed the original just before my new copy arrived and so set the standard for the latest reincarnation of the venerable miss Croft. The game arrived, it loaded and off we went.First impressions were good. Nice graphics, no silly PC requirement and true to the original. However, after a day or so, one thing became apparent, although good, and this is a good game. It didn't quite deliver that certain something which a few days prior, a 12 year old version had poured upon me.'So, what's wrong with the game?' I think it comes down to scale. The original give this impression of vastness, whereas, Anniversary feels small. You reach the end of a level and think, 'is that it?' All of the key elements from the original are there, yet I find myself searching for more.Coliseum is a good example. In the original, this level was made up of a large number of sections, each as challenging as the last; yet, I completed the Anniversary version in about forty minutes and was very disappointed as this was one of my favourite levels in the original.As the game progress, the emphasise moves away from puzzle solving toward acrobatics. The Temple of Khamoon is a good example, sequence after sequence, kill a Panther and a few crocs and it's back to leaping and jumping against the clock, and it becomes tedious. Frustrating and challenging movements were just part of what made the original great, but, there was a whole lot more to it, much of which is missing from Anniversary.Is it worth buying? Well that depends on what you want from this game. As a stand-alone Croft adventure, it's enjoyable. As a worthy successor to the original? For me, it falls a little short. That said, if you are a fan of Lara this is a fun romp around the ancient world however, I would strongly advise against playing the original prior to playing Anniversary; you may just find yourself a little disappointed.

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Three of the women Toby Eugene Griego raped and assaulted last year were assessed by nurses at Billings Clinic who are specially trained in examining sexual assault victims and collecting evidence, including some of the graphic, telltale photographs used at trial.
The nurses' exams and evidence collection are credited in part for Griego's recent conviction.
Griego, 42, was convicted Monday of all 27 charges against him, including 10 counts of rape, stemming from home-invasion attacks on four women last year.
The three nurses who evaluated Griego's victims and testified at his trial are among eight on Billings Clinic's specially trained sexual assault nurse examiners. They can be called any time of the day or night to examine and collect evidence from a sexual assault victim, all while providing compassionate care.
"What if we hadn't had the SANE examinations done?" said Carrie Wright, a registered nurse and coordinator of the SANE program. "This is the first step for these women to heal, to feel better and to know they are going to be OK. They would be lost. I couldn't imagine."
It is the only program of its kind in Billings and one of only three in the state; the other two are in Kalispell and Missoula.
Billings Police Lt. Kevin Iffland said the program was priceless to the investigation into Griego's serial rapes.
"I cannot expound enough on how valuable that program is to us to have medical staff involved in the collection and preservation of evidence," Iffland said.
Better care, evidence
He said the examiners lend a layer of professionalism to traumatized victims.
Rich Mickelson, manager of the Billings Clinic Emergency and Trauma Center, said it is important to have one trained nurse who is dedicated to the patient.
"Many times, a victim feels they don't want to pursue it; they think it's the first time that their assailant has done this," Mickelson said. "Statistics show that is not true. It's rarely the first time for their assailant. One victim can help prevent someone else from becoming a victim in the future."
With the SANE program, sexual assault victims are receiving better care, law enforcement is getting better evidence, and there is an improved conviction rate for sexual assault, Mickelson said.
Though the program's nurse examiners were in the spotlight for the Griego trial, such a high-profile case is not typical of the patients they see. A typical patient is a female who was sexually assaulted by someone they know.
The program, which began in 2001, is in greater demand than ever. Between, 2008 and 2011, nurses performed on average of 85 exams each year. Last year, they assessed 120 victims, an increase of 46 percent.
"Even though I do this, I can't believe it's happening," Wright said.
Each exam takes between two and four hours and is performed at no charge to the patient.
Efforts are underway to recruit more nurses to the program. Wright said the ideal would be a complement of 15 nurse examiners.
The spike in volume is due in part to a greater awareness of the program and understanding that there is help available, Wright said. The increase is also due to the community's population growth and increased violence in the community.
Yellowstone County experienced a 34 percent increase in the number of felony criminal cases filed in District Court in 2013 over the two previous years. The number of charges for violent crimes increased across several categories, including sexual offenses, crimes against children and assaults involving a weapon, homicides and kidnappings.
Last year, 34 percent of the patients were children under age 18; 6 percent were males; 6 percent were alleged perpetrators; and the balance was females.
"I'm glad we're seeing men report and come in," Wright said. "It's huge. Society has this stigma that it doesn't happen unless you're a certain age, gender, profile and race, and that's so not true."
Each assault victim is accompanied by a volunteer from the YWCA's sexual assault services program. The volunteer is dispatched at the same time as the nurse examiner.
"We are present as the chief hand-holder," said Erin Lambert, manager of the YWCA's program. "We are there for emotional support. We do what the survivor needs us to do. It's intense but it's a labor of love."
The victims are escorted into a SANE room in the Billings Clinic Emergency and Trauma Center. It provides a safe place for people to come that is private and appealing with subdued lighting, a private bathroom and shower.
Big commitment
In the absence of a SANE room, sexual assault victims would be among the emergency department's general population.
Each of the nurses receives three to six months of specialized training, valued at $10,000 per nurse. They are trained in both pediatric and adult sexual assaults.
The annual cost for the program, which operates 24/7 year-round, is $142,705. It is a significant financial commitment, Wright said.
Since the inception of the SANE program at Billings Clinic, the Billings Clinic Foundation has raised $400,000 to help it thrive.
The Billings Clinic Volunteers gave $10,000 to help the program initially, and the Charles M. Bair Family Trust made an early investment of $45,000 that helped the program launch. The largest financial support came from former U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg, who was instrumental in helping secure a $250,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Justice.
"Rehberg's commitment to sustaining this critical community service made it possible for us to continue supporting victims of sexual assault with a goal of increasing conviction rates," said Jim Duncan, president of Billings Clinic Foundation.
"Because this program relies on philanthropic donations, our Foundation is also working to grow an endowment that provides annual financial support to sustain SANE into the future."


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I had a bride ask me this weekend if I knew how to do it, and I said "No, but I will figure it out!" Someone help me figure it out, lol!
"Making your special day, a whole lot sweeter!"
You need a BIG BIG round tip. The biggest Ateco tip #808 might not be big enough. Maybe just use a large opening in a bag without any tip?
Otherwise it's a regular swirl piling up rather than filling in from the edge.,
The DQ machine uses a 1.25" opening with about the same amount of pressure as an icing bag.
Awesome, Ill give it a swirl!
ok well cutting a 1.25" opening in my bag didn't work. Ill have to go get that Ateco tip and try again!
Does it have to buttercream? Can you make the "ice cream" cake and then cover with fondant?
i am having a hard thinking of how to describe it, but using the cut bag should have worked.
Instead of a swirling motion you start in the middle and squeeze until its the size you want, ease the pressure and repeat.
It's all about pressure, start with firm pressure, then let up, then the same firm pressure. Once the two 'blobs' are piped, stop piping and then pull the tip away. You will have to curl the tip by hand.
The only movement you actually do with the bag is moving straight up away from the cupcake, no swirling.
As a DQ worker I can add that one trick is to ease off the pressure towards the end and if at all possible with the cupcake in hand pull down and slightly twist your wrist.. Even us workers cannot get it perfect 80% of the time, gotta love food photographers, they make it look so easy! Best of luck!
I just read somewhere online that DQ's swirl is copyrighted , LOL! It must be true since I read it on the internet! I tried to make those blobs but they just looked like blobs not the beautifully smooth DQ swirls, maybe I should just use the copyrighted excuse! LOL....... I don't like to copy other peoples work anyway
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bendertherobo (02/22/2013) [-] I will argue the points I can, though you have a few sound ones ] -This is true, however a good number of teens would at least consider just inducing a miscarriage, so at least an abortion is safe for the patient, and what they remove, based on development stage, can be put to good use for science. -I gave what I have been told is the reasoning for this in my reply to the original comment, feel free to look if you so desire. -At a younger age childbirth is extremely dangerous for the mother, and can kill her, so she has the right to preserve her own life, especially since younger mothers are more likely to miscarry or have a child with serious problems, so there is no guarantee, or really even a "safe" chance the child will survive. -This kind of blends with my previous point. -The cells that make a human a human are not incomparable to other cells at all, in fact, they are the direct link to all cells, since in its first stages the cells are all stem cells which through cellular signals have certain genes turned on or off to determine what type of cell it will become, if you look at a fetal stage of a human and chiken embryo, they are almost mirror images, it's our DNA which determines what happens to our cells. Like I said, all of your points were valid, it's just a matter of how you look at it, neither side is wrong really. #1441 -
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28 And they that escape the sword shall return out of the land of Egypt into the land of Judah, a very small company; and all the remnant of Judah, that have come into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall know whose word shall stand, mine or theirs. | 28 Those who escape the sword and return to the land of Judah from Egypt will be very few. Then the whole remnant of Judah who came to live in Egypt will know whose word will stand--mine or theirs. |
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Early afternoon on Thursday, Apple Inc. (AAPL: NASDAQ) were lower by 12% or 59 plus points after lackluster earnings report late Wednesday, set the slide for the stock, in motion. The sharp drop on Apple shares triggered a circuit breaker on the Nasdaq that limits short sales of a stock. For the period ended December 29, Apple reported net income of $13.1 billion or $13.81 per share, compared with net income of $13.1 billion, or $13.87 per share, for the same period the previous year. Revenues rose by 18% to $54.5 billion. Apple projected a revenue range of $41 billion to $43 for the March quarter and predicted a gross margin range of 37.5%-38.5%. In a conference call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said its good to question the accuracy of any kind of rumor about build plans, noting that reductions in supply orders can mean several things. Cook also said that 24 carriers currently offer LTE support, with 36 more expected to come on line shortly. Yields might very. Supplier performance can vary. The beginning inventory positions can vary. Theres just an inordinately long list of things that would make any single data point not a great proxy for whats going on, Cook added. Cook said the iPhone 5 was supply constrained for much of the quarter, and that the iPhone 4 was also in tight supply, suggesting strong demand for the lower-priced Smartphone, which is available for free with a two-year contract in the U.S. Apple chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer said in the conference call, in recent years, our guidance reflected a conservative point estimate, or results every quarter that we have reasonable confidence in achieving. Going forward, we plan to provide a range of guidance that reflect our belief of what we are likely to achieve. IPhone shipments of 47.8 million units came in at the low end of forecasts, though still a quarterly record for the company following the launch of the iPhone 5 in late September. Apple said it built up its inventory levels of the iPhone, to bring the device within its preferred range of 4-6 weeks of inventory. Apple said it shipped 47.8 million iPhone units for the quarter. Total iPad shipments were 22.9 million units and Mac shipments totaled 4.1 million units, while iPod shipments totaled 12.7 million units.
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Internationally-recognized, award-winning contemporary artist, David McCall Freeman, will present a one-man show David McCall Freeman: The Beauty of Vanity at Galveston College. Opening October 2 in the Colleges Fine Arts Gallery, Freeman will give a lecture presentation at 2pm and 7pm on Monday, October 2 and will be honored at a special reception from 5-7pm that evening. Freeman holds multiple degrees including a MFA from the University of Texas. He is publisher and editor of Voices of Art Magazine, Director of the Art Gallery for the South Texas College Library, and founding member of the L.A. Heights Alternative Space Gallery in San Antonio. His exhibition will continue through December 2. For more information, contact Beth Thomas, Galveston College Art Galveston Coordinator at 409-944-1309, or email to firstname.lastname@example.com Gallery Hours are Monday- Thursday, 8a.m.-9p.m. and Friday until 5p.m. The Art Gallery is located on the third floor of the Fine Arts Building, 4015 Avenue Q.
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I have had this palm for over a year and it has continued to decline from a full 9 ft cluster to very sparse. What am I doing wrong? I noticed recently that one of the canes rotted and cut it out. Last year I also had a gnat infestation so I've tried keeping it on theto water only when I check the soil for dryness down several inches. I also have since the infestation added an inch of sand to keep them away. I love this palm and all 30 of my other indoor tropicals and palms are doing great but am fairly new at my plant obsession for the past 5 years! I leached the salts out with a heavily diluted 10 parts water to 1 part pleach to kill infestation last year as well. I am hoping this can be fixed! Thank you!! |
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Very nice looking plant. I have some gnats in my indoor seedlings - they especially seem to come with store bought plants. In my opinion, the best cure for getting rid of pests on indoor plants, is to put them outside for a few hours. The pests will get eaten by other bugs, or they will travel outside the container. I've killed a few plants trying to kill flies, before realizing I can put things outside. Is the bleach mix a commonly used fix for gnats? It sounds harsh. |
Sorry for the typos as I am using my phone. I meant to say I am keeping it on the 'water only when dry several inches down' cycle. I used the bleach because my friend that is a horticulture fanatic said the highly deluted bleach flush could help with the fungus gnats. Does this look like a possible vitamin deficiency on the leaves or under watering? Elle |
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From the photo it looks like poor drainage, or too much salt build up. I would have thought bleach a bit harsh too. |
I believe so tropicbreezent. Do you think this is the effects of the bleach from over 6 month ago? I had a hose draining through it for a half hour to rinse it out well and to drowned those gnats. Poor plant. What can I do now? All ideas are welcome!!! |
This species does poorly as a house plant in general... needs a LOT of light and fresh water, and much higher humidity than most homes have... try to keep it outdoors in spring, summer and fall, just having it indoors in winter, and you might find some new healthy leaves coming in (can't do anything to change the damaged leaves). Also suspect salt build up in soil (extremely common problem with all sorts of indoor plants). Take outside and water it for a five full minutes to try to leach out the salts. Do NOT fertilize it, unless mid summer outdoors and using somewhat diluted liquid based fertilizer |
Thank you Izrddr!! I just did that and hope it will make a full recovery and that it will enjoy it's new spot on our private east-facing covered patio. |
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There are Hyperion references in Hollywood Studios as well. Tell you DD to keep her eyes open for them on your trip.
I have often considered changing my username on here to something Hyperion-related (I'm a nerd when it comes to studying Walt's beginnings). I'm not fond of the one I have now...I originally chose it because we had a bunny named Thumper, which we got from Bambi....but after 5 years I think I've outgrown it.


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By now you know the heir apparent at Microsoft MSFT 0.10608953957139826% Microsoft Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD47.18 0.05 0.10608953957139826% /Date(1422050400192-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 25752011 AFTER HOURS USD47.27 0.09 0.1907587961000424% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 459583 P/E Ratio 18.286821705426355 Market Cap 388897785308.488 Dividend Yield 2.6282323018228064% Rev. per Employee 714094 More quote details and news » has left the building. Steven Sinofsky, who ran Microsoft's Windows division, worth 25% of the company's annual revenue and more than half its operating profit—and who worked at the company for 23 years—announced Monday he was leaving for "personal reasons."
There's not a lot to be gleaned from Sinofsky's departure about the immediate health of Microsoft (ticker: MSFT).
Reports in the papers said there were personality conflicts and a lack of team spirit on Sinofsky's part, but it's a big company with many talented individuals, and Microsoft has survived numerous departures over the years.
The shakeup itself seems far less important than the symbolic value of the event. Microsoft, like much of the PC industry, is grappling with a change far broader than the immediate health of Windows.
As Barron's said a month ago in our cover story on the future of the PC ("Bye-Bye, PCs," Oct. 22), the winds are blowing ill these days for the traditional computing business. Signs of that change continue to mount, and as they do, stocks at the heart of the PC business become cheaper and cheaper.
Microsoft trades for eight times next year's earnings; Intel INTC -1.259821186670279% Intel Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD36.445 -0.465 -1.259821186670279% /Date(1422050400027-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 27079341 AFTER HOURS USD36.42 -0.025 -0.06859651529702292% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 347714 P/E Ratio 15.185416666666667 Market Cap 176211573524.475 Dividend Yield 2.63410618740568% Rev. per Employee 519238 More quote details and news » (INTC) trades for 10 times next year's earnings, Dell (DELL) fetches a little over five times, Hewlett-Packard HPQ 0.04992511233150274% Hewlett-Packard Co. U.S.: NYSE USD40.08 0.02 0.04992511233150274% /Date(1422050505845-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 7013548 AFTER HOURS USD40 -0.08 -0.1996007984031936% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 128436 P/E Ratio 15.06766917293233 Market Cap 73510011170.8045 Dividend Yield 1.596806387225549% Rev. per Employee 369122 More quote details and news » (HPQ), an astoundingly low 3.7 times, and disk-drive makers Western Digital WDC 0.7693038275239814% Western Digital Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD106.1 0.81 0.7693038275239814% /Date(1422050400043-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2220466 AFTER HOURS USD105 -1.1 -1.0367577756833177% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 29769 P/E Ratio 16.124620060790274 Market Cap 24639602192.337 Dividend Yield 1.5080113100848256% Rev. per Employee 181618 More quote details and news » (WDC) and Seagate Technology STX 0.06255864873318737% Seagate Technology PLC U.S.: Nasdaq USD63.98 0.04 0.06255864873318737% /Date(1422050400194-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2553007 AFTER HOURS USD63.8 -0.18 -0.28133791809940606% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 41242 P/E Ratio 13.818574514038877 Market Cap 20936751944.9284 Dividend Yield 3.376055017192873% Rev. per Employee 269098 More quote details and news » (STX), just under five times.
Are any of these stocks worth dipping in a toe? Probably not.
The latest sign of the slide in the PC world was Dell's fiscal third-quarter report last Thursday, in which revenue missed analysts' expectations. The worst part of the report was the part that touched on PC demand. Consumer revenue fell by 23%, while sales of "mobility" products, primarily laptop computers, fell by 26%.
Plenty of other anecdotal evidence points to the rise of the non-PC world. Networking-equipment vendor F5 Networks FFIV 1.2786596119929454% F5 Networks Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD114.85 1.45 1.2786596119929454% /Date(1422050400089-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2073903 AFTER HOURS USD114.75 -0.1 -0.087070091423596% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 33172 P/E Ratio 25.751121076233183 Market Cap 8346609202.69164 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 466455 More quote details and news » (FFIV) told analysts on Thursday at its annual investment forum that by 2020, 71% of all computing work done by individuals will be "mobile or Web-based."
Another tidbit came on Thursday from tax-software maker Intuit INTU 0.7095393625408267% Intuit Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD89.42 0.63 0.7095393625408267% /Date(1422050400063-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2093330 AFTER HOURS USD89.527 0.107 0.1196600313129054% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 45283 P/E Ratio 30.368483613516727 Market Cap 25531644431.4118 Dividend Yield 1.1183180496533214% Rev. per Employee 569500 More quote details and news » (INTU), which expects to increase its sales of mobile versions of its software by 50% next year, as opposed to the traditional desktop versions of programs such as TurboTax. The important thing is that those mobile users are actually using the software more, because they always have a tablet or smartphone with them, Intuit CEO Brad Smith told me last week.
Mobile applications themselves are getting more sophisticated all the time. Citrix Systems CTXS 1.5320566194837635% Citrix Systems Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD60.97 0.92 1.5320566194837635% /Date(1422050400095-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1744817 AFTER HOURS USD60.97 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 65470 P/E Ratio 36.95151515151515 Market Cap 9814401642.26806 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 337529 More quote details and news » (CTXS), a maker of software for enterprise, is finding more ways to make apps for Apple's AAPL 0.5160142348754448% Apple Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD112.98 0.58 0.5160142348754448% /Date(1422050400105-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 43728005 AFTER HOURS USD112.94 -0.04 -0.035404496371039124% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2736823 P/E Ratio 17.450535192993836 Market Cap 662609625234.753 Dividend Yield 1.6640113294388388% Rev. per Employee 1969180 More quote details and news » (AAPL) iPad more nimble than anything on the desktop, as was made clear to me from an interview with the company's chief strategist, Mick Hollison, last week. "It feels just like using the normal corporate applications rather than like you've entered some strange alien world," Hollison says of the way the typical "virtual private network" connection feels on a mobile device.
All these trends point to a world increasingly moving away from desktops and laptops.
DELL'S STOCK IS CHEAP, but that isn't a reason to bid for it as long as the PC business is a millstone around its neck, says Tony Ursillo of Loomis Sayles, which doesn't own the stock. "When the fundamentals are bad, a stock is never too cheap," Ursillo says.
"The company is still too heavily tied to the big PC and server markets that are in permanent contraction, and the tablet market is ultracompetitive," he adds.
As for Intel, Delphi Investment's Scott Black says it's "a great company, but it's in a bad neighborhood." Adds the Barron's Roundtable member, "I wouldn't want to be buying the stock based on Windows 8 being their only opportunity."
Black instead recommends EMC emc 0.5606166783461808% EMC Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD28.7 0.16 0.5606166783461808% /Date(1422050421460-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 12013139 AFTER HOURS USD28.7465 0.0465 0.16202090592334495% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 126627 P/E Ratio 22.89771820647838 Market Cap 58401891506.1257 Dividend Yield 1.602787456445993% Rev. per Employee 376510 More quote details and news » (EMC), the maker of storage equipment that he sees benefiting from cloud computing. EMC owns 79% of software maker VMware vmw 1.01034692635423% VMware Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD82.98 0.83 1.01034692635423% /Date(1422050629454-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1952168 AFTER HOURS USD82.15 -0.83 -1.0002410219329958% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2576 P/E Ratio 39.89423076923077 Market Cap 35721646795.7565 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 406643 More quote details and news » (VMW), currently trading at $85.81 a share. "Take out the part of VMware that they own, and you've got a $20 stock with $1.95 in earnings next year," says Black. EMC trades at $23.56.
Although Qualcomm QCOM 0.37549544537931995% Qualcomm Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD72.175 0.27 0.37549544537931995% /Date(1422050400058-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 8047340 AFTER HOURS USD72.28 0.105 0.14547973675095255% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 94713 P/E Ratio 15.258985200845666 Market Cap 119226541274.747 Dividend Yield 2.3276757880152408% Rev. per Employee 846230 More quote details and news » (QCOM) has run up to $62, he observes, "at least they've got lots of dynamic growth" as a result of their wireless chips being in many of the tablets and smartphones leading the post-PC revolution.
Some, of course, will point to the fact that Dell and Microsoft and others have made a concerted effort to diversify their business away from being just PCs. At the moment, that trend isn't helping much because it isn't just PCs that are breaking down.
As Goldman Sachs' Bill Shope, who has a Sell rating on Dell, wrote in a note to clients on Friday, "in large enterprise, Dell posted revenue declines of 8% as the company saw deferrals of discretionary IT-hardware purchases from many large commercial customers."
The decline in enteprise spending is something Barclays Capital's Ben Reitzes described last week as a "capital strike," with businesses holding off on buying infrastructure, either because of global macroeconomic concerns or as they await the consequences of the fiscal cliff.
As Reitzes sees things, "Housing is improving, consumption is stable, but the business sector has weakened."
In other words, Dell is getting squeezed between a PC market that's been lagging for some time now, and a corporate market for servers and storage that isn't picking up the slack.
I wouldn't rule out the beaten-down PC names being worth another look at some point, but not while the balance of evidence against the PC market continues to increase, rather than decrease.
WITH THAT GRIM OUTLOOK, it's no wonder investors in tech are desperate for a new buzz. An article last Tuesday by SmartMoney.com reporter Quentin Fottrell seems to have been the catalyst that propelled medical-marijuana vending-machine maker MedBox mdbx -9.019607843137255% Medbox Inc. U.S.: OTC USD4.64 -0.46 -9.019607843137255% /Date(1422055200000-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 228850 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 141255519.617062 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 111980 More quote details and news » (MDBX) to a lifetime high, if you will. MedBox, noted Fottrell, might be one way to play Washington's and Colorado's recent ballot initiatives legalizing recreational pot use.
The shares briefly surged to $215, giving the company, which had just $3.4 million in revenue last year, a $4.5 billion market value. Like many other heady tech stories, this one was up in smoke in short order, as shares fell back by 90%, on Friday to close at $20.
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On some days, I feel more like an orthopedist than a cardiologist: The first complaints I hear from my patients concern aching muscles and joints. Problems with knees, ankles, shoulders, and the lower back head the list. I take their complaints seriously, because regular exercise is key to maintaining good heart health and, as you know, if you're hurt, it's not easy to work out.
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I have a pink flamingo that I've attached to a pink rectangle bowl and attached a hat and glasses to his head. Now I need ideas on how to mount him. I tried 2 conduit poles. Didn't look right. I tried on conduit pole. Looked unbalanced. Now I'm thinking about putting him on a table or shelf. I have 2 boards that my husband made for me to mosaic and make into a table. It would be just the right size and I could put on my front porch. If have an idea for mounting and putting it in the garden I'm listening. It need to be at least waist high so that the glasses show up well. |
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Very cute and I agree: would look good elevated in the garden so the features show up. What about setting him on some type of pedestal? or a birdbath base? Good luck! |
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How cute! I think he would look great in my garden! he-he It would be awesome if you could find a plate and other pottery ware to match him to turn him into a totem top. But the birdbath base or a painted bigger pipe (pvc or concrete) would be great too. |
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Yep, I agree. A big terra cotta pipe or pedestal or a tall mosaiced base of some sort with seashells and scallop shells and the flamingos rising up above colorful flowers planted all around would be nice, or in a birdbath was the 1st thing I thought of. Just looking at the picture again. Looks like he/she's looking for food. It could sort of sit at the edge or be set just above a little pond of water and encorporate some cool water plants. I've seen pics of cute smaller scale water gardens done in a wash tub (or something not much bigger). Donna. |
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This didn't make my hair look any straighter than any of my other conditioners. It also made it feel coarse and look dull and dry.
This line is great. My hair is so soft and when straightened very sleek. I really wanted it to completely straighten my hair, so that I had to do nothing, this sadly did not happen. But I think it would take a miracle to do that. Oh well I still love it.
This is a very good product. It definately made my hair less puffy and damaged looking. Like some of the other reviewers, I didn't care much for the scent. Reminds me of how a generic version of Suave or White Rain might smell. **EDITED TO SAY*** Gah, I have to knock a lipstick off for the scent. If they reformulated this with a better one, I'd prolly use it more than once a month.
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This conditioner moisturizes nicely and leaves my hair smooth, shiny, and static-free after blow-drying. Makes my hair very glossy and look consistently good, like I just got a professional blowdry and styling. really! I have thick, normal hair that I get highlighted. It doesn't leave my hair greasy, but I find I only need a tiny bit on my above the shoulder length hair. So, the bottle will last a long time. I agree with a few of the other reviewers, this does have a strong laundry detergent smell. I'm not sure if I'll repurchase, as I may get tired of the scent, even though the conditioner is good. **UPDATE**: I don't use this conditioner anymore as it became too much for my hair and the scent was way too strong.
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Verizon attacks iPhone with new 'Droid' campaign
Verizon has launched a new TV ad campaign and matching website for its upcoming "Droid" Android phone, directly attacking the iPhone using a list of features that are unavailable on Apple's handset but which will be available on Verizon's upcoming device. The ad uses an Apple-like presentation of text on a plain white background with upbeat music playing in the background, beginning each statement with "iDon't." Examples used in the commercial include "iDon't have a real keyboard," "iDon't run simultaneous apps," "iDon't allow open development," and "iDon't have interchangeable batteries." The commercial ends with the slogan "Droid Does," and notably does not feature the Verizon logo. The commercial can be viewed in embedded form below.
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Simple and effective.
Google plays their cards right with Android and the iPhone is going to become the Macintosh of the smart phone market in short order (loyal following, highly profitable, sometimes inspiring features for other platforms, but, ultimately and functionally, insignificant in the big picture). It's too closed, too wussy on pushing features, and, with only a bit over 10% of the market right now, its long term success is nowhere close to a sure thing.
Posted by Code Monkey in Midstate New York on October 19, 2009 at 10:17 AM (CDT)
I don't think this bodes well for the possibility of an iPhone on Verizon's network in 2010.
Verizon's previous "app" commercial poked fun at AT&T's 3G network coverage, but largely spared Apple of any venom. This new commercial, however, goes right at the boys in Cupertino. I have to wonder if Verizon's negotiations with Apple have stalled or have been broken off.
Though I haven't had any hands-on experience with an Android-powered cell phone, what I've read in tech blogs and mainstream media hasn't impressed me very much. I think Android has some potential, but whether that potential is fully realized remains to be seen.
In the long run, I think competition is good for Apple, as it will force the company to continue innovating, but I'm concerned that Apple is staying with a one-carrier model for U.S. iPhone distribution, unlike in many other countries.
Posted by cchanpsu on October 19, 2009 at 10:28 AM (CDT)
Ever since Gruber blogged about this ad I can't stop laughing every time I see it. Sometimes Verizon uses straight primes in "don't" and sometimes they use proper apostrophes. Verizon not only gets it wrong, they aren't even consistently wrong. Nevertheless, it would be nice for the iPhone to get some competition.
Posted by Michael in CA on October 19, 2009 at 10:37 AM (CDT)
Well, one has to remember, the primary reason why Apple chose not to go with Verizon and ultimately was able to negotiate with ATT was the amount of control ATT was able to cede to Apple in terms of the kinds of capabilities the iPhone would be able to have on ATTs network. Verizon balked at the idea of ceding that much control, if any. Verizon might have the best "overall" network coverage, but they also love to nickle-and-dime their customers. We'll see how that shakes out…
Posted by Don Funk on October 19, 2009 at 10:43 AM (CDT)
If #3 hadn't pointed out the insignificant type setting difference, I never would have noticed and I'll bet that goes for 99% of the people who see the add.
As for getting it wrong, exactly what part is wrong? There's no real keyboard, there's no multi-threaded processing of apps, the camera is indeed limited just like is claimed (whether that matters is a whole other issue, but the statements are factually correct), you have to jail break to customize, the widget thing falls victim to a semantic argument, but as a multi-tasked mini-app constantly running, what *most* would call a widget, nope, not on iPhone, definitely no open development, and the batteries aren't swappable. It is a spot on critique of limitations of the iPhone platform that not everybody wants to put up with.
Posted by Code Monkey in Midstate New York on October 19, 2009 at 10:56 AM (CDT)
"There's no real keyboard"? As if there was a definition of what a "real keyboard" should be.
Posted by Danny on October 19, 2009 at 12:09 PM (CDT)
@6: Most people prefer tactile keyboards, this isn't up for debate. Apple took a big risk going against consumer opinion.
Posted by Code Monkey in Midstate New York on October 19, 2009 at 12:21 PM (CDT)
Nice ad. I guess we'll find out in November how good droid is or isn't. Hopefully this will spur some new & better improvements in the iPhone/touch platform.
Will droid have sd card slot?
Posted by Xing on October 19, 2009 at 12:39 PM (CDT)
@7: I happen to hate tactile keyboards on phones and it IS up for debate. To this day, I have not seen any data "overwhelmingly" favoring physical over virtual keyboards. I happen to type faster and more accurate on an iPhone than I ever have on a BB or Treo. Apple always takes risks like these. Remember when they got rid of floppy drives? People whined about it for two years before it finally died down. I'm tired of hearing that the iPhone's lack of a physical keyboard is a negative. It has ALWAYS been a positive as far as I'm concerned.
Posted by Marcus on October 19, 2009 at 2:35 PM (CDT)
I agree with @7 and Marcus. To say that a "real" keyboard must be tactile (mechanical) is assumptive and not factual; it's an individual choice. I choose the iPhone's virtual keyboard and it's certainly real to me.
Posted by RNB in Bakersfield, CA on October 19, 2009 at 3:22 PM (CDT)
I'm not opposed to the idea of a tactile keyboard on a cell phone versus Apple's virtual keyboard, but I haven't really encountered one that I like. I've never been a fan of slider-style keyboards like the Palm Pre, nor have I been enamored with those offered on the Blackberries. To me, the keys are either too small or the phone winds up being too thick.
The iPhone's keyboard isn't perfect, but I find it much better than the alternatives.
Posted by cchanpsu on October 19, 2009 at 3:32 PM (CDT)
I have used Blackberries and iPhones. I greatly prefer the virtual keyboard of the iPhone. At first it was a bit awkward. But after using it for a few weeks I was zipping through emails, text, web addresses much faster than I ever had on a BB.
I am not saying that the Verizon add was wrong. As stated in #5, the commercial is "spot on" it it's claims. Now, whether any of these facts is a negative to users IS certainly up for debate. I like my closed Apple platform (both iPhone and Mac products). This gives me a generally greater sense of security and Quality Control.
Posted by Mitch on October 19, 2009 at 4:23 PM (CDT)
It definitely does have the Verizon logo. Pause it at 0:30 in and it is hidden, but there is a distinct check mark logo which looks like discoloration on the stone-ish background.
Posted by Dan on October 19, 2009 at 4:39 PM (CDT)
@7 "Apple took a big risk going against consumer opinion."
My friend, that's called i-n-n-o-v-a-t-i-o-n. The fact that almost all cellphone manufacturers, including the Motorola Droid, has designed cellphones with a "virtual" keyboard shows that consumer opinion doesn't mean it has to be one thing or another.
Posted by Don Funk on October 19, 2009 at 4:43 PM (CDT)
Got to agree with @6 and all the people who think keyboard preference is up to individual choice and personal experience. I, personally, LOVE iPhone's virtual keyboard.
Posted by Mel on October 19, 2009 at 5:33 PM (CDT)
I can't believe that after 2+ years there is still a debate over virtual keyboards going on. Of course, in this case it's Verizon's marketing department resuscitating that debate. It's quite apparent that millions aren't bothered by the lack of a "real keyboard", but maybe just mentioning it will sell a few units.
Regardless- iDont… care.
Posted by Jordan on October 19, 2009 at 10:29 PM (CDT)
I'm disapointed that Verizon even try to go with a "keyboard" as tactic.. lol…. i love my virtual keyboard, it's easy to type on, quick because u do not have to push down a button - all u do is touch, multiply caracters are available on screen by simple leave finger for a sec on a touch button.
I love the iPhone! sure it needs a few tics and tacs and ATT needs to get their heads out of the sand. but the iPhone is the best and customer friendliest device out there.
Posted by dennis on October 20, 2009 at 9:15 AM (CDT)
"iDon't…have a contract with Apple for the iPhone but desperately want one."
An ironic commerical as VZW tries to get Apple to dump its exclusive contract with AT&T and get the iPhone themselves.
Posted by Dale on October 20, 2009 at 9:28 AM (CDT)
I feel the same as everyone else commenting in favor of the "not real" keyboard of the iPhone. If the keyboard isn't "real", how is one able to type at all on the iPhone? Hey, can your "real" keyboard change depending on which way you're holding your device? iDon't think so. Verizon (or whomever is behind this ad) is using negative advertising (bashing one's competition to try and elevate their product over another's) which is something I really despise. To me it means they really can't develop a product that's better and let it stand on it's own, much like the iPhone has, and compete on it's own merits. The iPhone isn't perfect but it's by far the coolest device I have ever used and it keeps getting better. I am all for friendly competition, though. It keeps everyone honest and the innovations flowing.
Posted by jkoz73 on October 20, 2009 at 9:45 AM (CDT)
Time and time again the virtual versus tactile keyboard question comes up. The take away is the industry is spending a lot of money in perfecting gaining tactile feedback for virtual keyboards. Plenty of posters answer they will not consider a device without a tactile keyboard, the converse stance never comes up.
In other words, sure, plenty are perfectly happy with virtual keyboards, many even prefer them over whatever physical based keyboard they used before, that doesn't alter the general market opinion wherein some significant percentage of consumers simply will not buy a device with a non-tactile keyboard compared to evidently zero percent of the market that will not buy a device without a virtual keyboard. It doesn't matter if this is an informed opinion or not, it's a real demographic that Verizon can reach by this ad campaign. Stop working so hard to explain away everything that doesn't come with an Apple logo.
Posted by Code Monkey in Midstate New York on October 20, 2009 at 10:11 AM (CDT)
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Event Spaces
The JCCC buildings house the Capitol Federal Conference Center, the M.R. and Evelyn Hudson Auditorium and many spacious meeting rooms to accommodate groups of all sizes.
Amenities we offer to help make your event a success include full-service catering and the latest audio-visual technology.
First, call the appropriate facilities scheduling contact to inquire about your event and determine the availability of space.
Otherwise, Deb Knudtson, at 913-469-8500, ext. 4531, handles all of the other arrangements for your event, except catering, which is handled by Dining Services.
To see and hear more about JCCC's event spaces, click the video below and start at the 7:35 mark.


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Mel Tormé
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Melvin Howard Tormé (September 13, 1925 – June 5, 1999), nicknamed The Velvet Fog, was an American musician, best known as a singer of jazz standards. He was also a jazz composer and arranger, drummer, and actor in radio, film, and television, and the author of five books. He composed the music for the classic holiday song "The Christmas Song" ("Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire") and co-wrote the lyrics with Bob Wells.
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